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RY02 YSS

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

105,057 mi
Last recorded105,057 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY02 YSS
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 105,057 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 101,087 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 95,767 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 95,767 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Feb 2015

offside washer just reaching the screen

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 5 Feb 2015

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside washer just reaching the screen

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 25 Feb 2014 76,362 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 76,351 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2013 67,652 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 59,367 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 47,541 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel tank support straps rusty

interior drivers door handle broken

lip on front discs

Pass 19 Jan 2010 45,547 miles

fuel tank support straps corroded/rusty.

Pass 31 Dec 2008 29,056 miles

O/S front strut top mount starting to seperate

Fail 22 Jan 2008 24,937 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 24,937 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 19,001 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 18,801 miles

How Reliable is the BMW Z3?

Based on 498,063 MOT tests across 26,000 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
2,128
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
26,000
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,103
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,600
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 10,064
position lamp(s) not working 9,305
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 7,992
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RY02 YSS is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2002 BMW Z3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 61,822 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW Z3 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 17,103 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RY02 YSS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Z3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 24 years old, this BMW Z3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RY02 YSS registered?

RY02 YSS is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 11 May 2002.

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The MOT history for RY02 YSS shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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